What Wauwatosa PD pays
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$95,948
Posting · verified Oct 12, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 6 of 9 Milwaukee Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$2,500 for new and lateral officers, one-time payout paid upon hire.
A $2,500 hiring bonus is available for lateral or certifiable candidates as a one-time payout paid upon hire.Job posting · verified Oct 12, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Wauwatosa PD
Police Officer - Lateral and Certifiable Only - $2,500 Sign On Bonus!
Wauwatosa, WIOpen$2,500 bonus$67,230starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationSome college
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsCurrently hold or have held full-time employment as a certified or licensed law enforcement or tribal law enforcement officer in another state, with a minimum of one-year beyond basic training. If no longer employed, applicant must have left law enforcement employment voluntarily with a good record and separated from full-time law enforcement within three years of the anticipated hire date.
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Wauwatosa PD compares nearby
All 60 Milwaukee Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Wauwatosa PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Wauwatosa | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauwatosa PD | Hiring | $67,230 | — | $2,500 | |
| Elm Grove PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Brookfield PD | Hiring | $78,666 | +$11,436 | None | |
| Butler PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| West Milwaukee PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Brookfield Township PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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